John Zander

I am riding 100 mi for Brayden Thomas Stacey. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 14.0 mi My goal is 100 mi

My Rankings

National: 39th
State: 1st in WI

I've raised $3,429 My goal is $3,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Brayden Thomas Stacey

Brayden Thomas Stacey is a 13 year old boy that was diagnosed with a craniopharyngioma the size of a golf ball, at the young age of 3. He underwent 5 brain surgeries and 30 days of radiation through the age of 5. He had 6 month interval sedated MRIs for a couple years. It eventually had disappeared with a small trace remaining. 2 years ago he had a 1 year follow up MRI where it was found out that it had returned. He has been moved back to 6 month interval MRIs to monitor it. If it increases to much in size he will undergo yet another brain surgery. The craniopharyngioma, although not cancerous, is a very stubborn tumor that causes many problems. A lot of oncologists feel the craniopharyngioma should be classified as cancerous due to the effects of the tumor and percent of reoccurence. Brayden no longer has a fully functioning adrenal system so is on steroids for life. His Thyroid isn't working correctly so takes thyroid meds. He doesn't produce growth hormones and in turn does not grow and needs growth hormone injections, and will need to go on testosterone when hitting puberty.

My Story

30 Jul 2026

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

128 mi Ridden

$6,730 Raised

2024
Ridden

$3,257 Raised

2025
Ridden

$3,429 Raised

2026

147 mi

Ridden

$13,416

Raised

My Challenge

14.0 mi ride - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Logged this ride 5 days ago
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 13 days ago
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 24 days ago
$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 37 days ago
$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 37 days ago
$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 37 days ago
$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 78 days ago

My Sponsors

Geoffrey Schlicht

“Ride on my friend.”
$1,035
Received this donation 37 days ago

John

“Thank you Geoff!!”

Thank you Geoff!!
Stephanie Huff - Shorewest Realtors

“What an incredible commitment for such an important cause. Wishing you strength for all 100 miles and cheering you on John!”
$500
Received this donation 13 days ago

John

“WOW!! Stephanie thank you so much for this wonderful donation and good wishes 😊”

WOW!! Stephanie thank you so much for this wonderful donation and good wishes 😊
Brian Butler

“Keep Rolling, Johnnie!!!”
$258.75
Received this donation 25 days ago

John
Scott Krug

“No cheating this year with an electric bike! Have a safe ride.”
$258.75
Received this donation 24 days ago

John

“Thank you Dr Krug!”

Thank you Dr Krug!
Bobbie Hogue

“Ride on my brother!! So proud of all you do and have done to raise funds that make a difference in many lives.❤️”
$103.50
Received this donation 21 days ago

John
Dan Zajicek

“Have a blast! Thanks for your participation for the kids.”
$103.50
Received this donation 26 days ago

John
Don Drew

“Hope you make your goal.”
$103.50
Received this donation 36 days ago

John

“Thank you my friend 💕”

Thank you my friend 💕
Jodi and Pat Schultz
$103.50
Received this donation 6 days ago

John
Joe Strosin
$103.50
Received this donation 4 days ago

John
STEPHEN BARTOS

“Go John go”
$103.50
Received this donation 25 days ago

John
Tracie Mathews

“Good luck John! I hope your ride goes well…keep doing great things!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 6 days ago

John
Julie Diodati

“Rock on JAT! Love, MoFo”
$51.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

John
Kimberly Nickel

“Go get em Johnny!💕”
$51.75
Received this donation 6 days ago

John
MIKE OKRONGLY

“Hit the bricks, John! You are riding for a great cause.”
$51.75
Received this donation 13 hours ago

John
orlin yenerich a worthy cause--congrats to you JOHN
$51.75
Received this donation 4 days ago

John
patricia yenerich
$51.75
Received this donation 35 days ago

John

“Aunt Patti Thank You so much for supporting this life saving cause.”

Aunt Patti Thank You so much for supporting this life saving cause.
Ray Herschleb

“THANK you for riding JZ!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 7 days ago

John
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$51.52
Received this donation 36 days ago

John
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$50
Received this donation 35 days ago

John
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$50
Received this donation 37 days ago

John

“Thank you!😊”

Thank you!😊